Since ancient times people all over the world have been excited by and benefited from ayurveda and yoga. Though it is generally believed that both are one and the same, both are separate branches of specialized science with distinctly different aims, While ayurveda is an holistic medicinal science, yoga is primarily developed for with the aim of obtaining moksha that is freedom from the bondage of re-birth. Since the 8 steps leading to moksha contain some procedures which are beneficial for the physical and mental well-being of the person ayurveda has adopted these from ayurveda and applied it to its aim of total health. The commonly known steps which are famous world-wide are asanas (yogic postures), pranayam (breathing exercises) and dhyan (meditation).